Chapter 1. Introducing the IOH Toolkit

Welcome to the IOH Toolkit! The chapters to follow will walk you through the process of integrating oral health into health professions courses and programs at your institution. To get you acclimated, this chapter outlines the reasons for creating this toolkit and some guidelines for its use. You’ll learn about:

Note: The teaching strategies provided in this toolkit have been pilot tested and implemented with faculty and students. These resources are intended to assist faculty with integrating oral health into existing health professions curricula. However, this toolkit is not intended to be an exhaustive curriculum on all aspects of oral health.